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To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology. "Flout 'em and scout 'em."
Origin: Icel. Skta a taunt; cf. Icel. Skuta to jut out, skota to shove, skjta to shoot, to shove. See Shoot.
(01 Mar 1998)
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